The 8 Best Tours in Saanich, Vancouver Island

Butchart & Beyond is our most popular tour, sampling the sights & tastes of Saanich. Let us transport you into the future of travel in the elegant, sporty luxury of a Tesla Model X, Signature Model S 85 or new Model 3: the world's first fully-electric, solar-powered* touring sedans. Inspired by his grandmother's garden, the Butcharts' transformed their family home & cement factory on Tod Inlet into one of the world's premier floral show gardens. Slake your post-garden thirst at a local craft cafe, vineyard, distillery, or brewery. Your 4 to 6-hour Tesla Tour will visit Butchart Gardens with optional visits to Butterfly Gardens or your choice of Saanich-area vineyards, honey farms, distilleries, & tea-rooms (tasting fees included, admission fees & meals not included). Admission tickets may be purchased at the gate, online, or invoiced with your tour (recommended)

Inclusions: Admission to Butchart Gardens, Private tour, Professional driver, local guide, Hotel pickup and drop-off, Port pickup and drop-off, Transport by private vehicle

Exclusions: optional: High Tea, Lunch & Craft Beverages, Gratuities

Victoria is known as the City of Gardens and on this private tour you'll discover two of the best. We'll start our day at the world-famous Butchart Gardens. As we drive along scenic country roads, learn about the fascinating history of the gardens and the unique vision of Jennie Butchart. An early arrival at the gates means we'll miss the crowds and with 22 ha to explore, you'll have plenty of time to enjoy the gardens. These stunning gardens are a National Historic Site and have something to offer in every season, from dazzling displays of spring flowers through to the magical Christmas illuminations. A short drive through beautiful countryside brings us to our second stop: the Gardens at HCP (Horticultural Centre of the Pacific). The "gardeners' garden" is located in a conservation park and we'll explore nature trails, wetlands, and bird watching areas alongside more formal gardens, including Canada's largest Bonsai garden.

Inclusions: Entrance fees

Exclusions: Food and drink

Flytographer Private Vacation Photo Shoot Connect with a local hand-picked professional photographer in Victoria and capture your most memorable moments during this private photo shoot. Get insider tips on the best things to do in Victoria, including where to eat & what to see from your vacation photographer. Return from your trip with beautiful, high-quality vacation photos — the best souvenir ever. We specialize in: - honeymoons - family trips - engagements - anniversaries - romantic getaways - multi-generational trips - babymoons - solo travellers - and just because! With over 10,000 5-star reviews, Flytographer is the global leader in vacation photography and has captured over 3 million memories for travellers across six continents. We’ve been featured across A-list media, including Conde Nast Traveler, Oprah, Forbes, Travel + Leisure, New York Times, BRIDES, Martha Stewart Weddings, InStyle Magazine, Elle, Buzzfeed, Refinery29, Huffington Post, & many more.

Inclusions: Private photo shoot with a professional photographer for individuals, couples and groups, Online image gallery delivered within 5 days of your shoot, 15 high resolution digital photographs, All taxes, fees and handling charges

Exclusions: Proposal photography not included with this package, Entrance fees to shooting locations, Food and drinks, Transportation to and from photoshoot

Flytographer Private Vacation Photo Shoot Connect with a local hand-picked professional photographer in Victoria and capture your most memorable moments during this private photo shoot. Get insider tips on the best things to do in Victoria, including where to eat & what to see from your vacation photographer. Return from your trip with beautiful, high-quality vacation photos — the best souvenir ever. We specialize in: - honeymoons - family trips - engagements - anniversaries - romantic getaways - multi-generational trips - babymoons - solo travellers - and just because! With over 10,000 5-star reviews, Flytographer is the global leader in vacation photography and has captured over 3 million memories for travellers across six continents. We’ve been featured across A-list media, including Conde Nast Traveler, Oprah, Forbes, Travel + Leisure, New York Times, BRIDES, Martha Stewart Weddings, InStyle Magazine, Elle, Buzzfeed, Refinery29, Huffington Post, & many more.

Inclusions: Private photo shoot with a professional photographer for individuals, couples and groups, Online image gallery delivered within 5 days of your shoot, 15 - 60 high-resolution digital photographs (based on package), All taxes, fees and handling charges

Exclusions: Proposal photography not included with this package, Entrance fees to shooting locations, Food and drinks, Transportation to and from photoshoot

Mystical Rainforest Tours: Embark on a mindfulness based stroll through the wild enchantment of a Temperate Rainforest. Experience Forest Bathing: Being immersed in the healing energies of a Forest. Seeing, touching, tasting, smelling & listening to the vibrant presence & ecosystem that brings the forest to Life. Practice the art of Nature Mysticism: Come to the realization that you are part of something much greater than yourself. Tune into the life force of a mystical rainforest while listening to the uplifting sounds of a Tibetan Singing Bowl. Participate in a guided visualization exercise - Imagine that you are a tree, feeling grounded to the earth beneath you, while listening to a selection of music blending in with the peaceful sounds of the surrounding forest. Cap off your tour with an encounter with a 650 year old Douglas fir, acknowledging Mother Nature as your host.

Inclusions: Local guide, Guide in fluent in ASL (American Sign Language)

Exclusions: Gratuities, Hotel pickup and drop-off (if option not selected)

SKIP THE LINEUPS. Pickups not longer than 15 minutes before we're on our way! Your seat is saved! Enjoy the gardens longer with no rushing back till departure time. Small groups of 14 or less. Included is the following: Butchart Garden entry ticket, new air-conditioned vehicle, local entertaining guide, garden map, what's in bloom today, tips on what to do and where to find things, live commentary, and hotel door-to-door service in the downtown Victoria area. (NOT ALL HOTELS - CALL TO CONFIRM) Cruise ship pickup is not offered, but drop off service is offered only when the schedule allows. Depart downtown Victoria at the following times: 8:30am, 10am, Noon,2pm. 4pm. 6:30pm various seasons apply.  OCTOBER 10AM OR NOON DEPARTURE FROM DOWNTOWN HOTELS (call to confirm hotel is serviced) RETURN FROM GARDENS 1PM OR 3PM ONLY FOR OCTOBER

Inclusions: Hotel pickup downtown Victoria NOT ALL, or convenient location on route. Not Air B&B, Local guide will share the history of the gardens on route, and tips on how to best use your time in the gardens, Return trip please advise at time of reservation your preference 11am, 1pm, 3pm, 5pm or 9:30pm (5pm and 9:30pm not available till June 15, 2018, ENTRY TICKET

Exclusions: We do not provide transportation for children due to car seat and seatbelt regulations. We do not provide car seats, We have zero storage for wheelchairs or strollers or large packages, No space for luggage. If you have luggage, please leave it with your hotel bellman. Alternatively, luggage may also be left in our office., NO FOOD OR BEVERAGES IN OUR VEHICLES PLEASE., No PIckup at Air B&B or some Hotels in the downtown core.No pickup across bridge.

Fall at Butchart Gardens, the colours are stunning. The Japanese gardens created in 1904 come alive with the Fall palette Skip the line-ups and enjoy hotel door to door service.  Everything is included in our shuttle service. Ticket entry, commentary, map of the gardens, flower guides books and tips on how best to spend your time. We travel in small groups of 14 or less and save you a return seat, no worries. Please advise your driver what time you would like to return today.  We have two options this season.  Departing the gardens at 1pm or 3pm. Please no food or drink in our vehicles please. Water only.

Inclusions: Hotel pickup in the downtown Victoria area with reservations (Not Air B&B please advise nearest hotel for pickup-NOT all hotels are included due to traffic issues and ease of pickup), Local guide will share the history of the gardens on route, and tips on how to best use your time in the gardens, Return trip please advise at time of reservation your preference 1pm or 4pm

Exclusions: We do not provide transportation for children due to car seat and seatbelt regulations. We do NOT provide car seats, We have zero storage for wheelchairs or strollers or large packages or car seats., No space for luggage. If you have luggage, please leave it with your hotel bellman. Alternatively, luggage may also be left in our office., NO FOOD OR BEVERAGES IN OUR VEHICLES PLEASE.

Your private tour takes you to beautiful heritage and scenic places. Learn interesting stories from your guide. From Totem Poles park to the oldest China Town in Canada. Explore Victoria's Inner harbour with famous Empress Hotel, venture on a drive along spectacular Juan de Fuca Strait, and visit colourful Fisherman's Wharf. Our local guides are warm and welcoming and very knowledgable. Take time to browse through unique and eclectic shops near in Oak Bay village or Downtown Victoria. We will be driving from one exciting place to another, with suggestions and a chance to walk and photograph, or sit and take in the city at your leisure. You will learn some interesting facts and hear stories (if you'd like), about Victoria, British Columbia's history and culture. This tour is customized for your interests and your. This private tours are personalized to your interests and activity level for a great overview of the city of Victoria, British Columbia and Vancouver Island.

Inclusions: Private transportation

Exclusions: guide gratuity